Thursday, April 22, 2010

Welcome Tucker!

Tucker Lee was born on Thursday, April 8th at 6:44 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs 13 oz and measured 20 1/2 inches long. He's got reddish hair and looks like an absolute angel! He definitely resembles his big brothers and sisters and there's no doubt that he fits in just perfect with the rest of our family! My heart is bursting with love for this little guy!

After a rough start, they admitted him to the NICU when he was just 4 hours old. He had severe breathing issues and a pnuemothorax (collapsed lung). He had a LONG 10 day stay in the NICU and made a full recovery! These issues are not something that we should ever have to worry about again! They simply had to do with his transition into the world and now he is a very healthy boy! Praise the Lord!

After MANY people praying for him, we were able to bring him home on Sunday, April 18th! What a WONDERFUL day!

Sunday was also the first day that his brothers and sisters were able to meet him since there are very strict visitor policies at the NICU. They ALL fell in love with him instantly! This is our first night that we were ALL together.

Tucker is 2 weeks old today! He is such a sweet baby and he is about as perfect as they come! He is a great eater and has already gained 10 ounces, weighing in today at 9lbs 7ozs! He smiles ALL the time. I know they are not "on purpose", but the boy constantly has a big grin on his face! He loves to be talked to and is very alert and curious. He usually has 2 times during the day where he will stay awake for about 2 1/2 hours. The kids all love to hold him and sing or read to him. He is a very lucky and loved little brother!

19 comments:

He is an absolute doll baby. Love him. So glad that everything is now okay, and it's good to hear that everything should be okay for him from here on out! Your family is absolutely, wonderfully precious.

Dave and Kacy

I am married to the most crazy awesome man of my dreams! We are the best of friends and are nuts about each other after 11 years of marriage. The Lord has blessed us so far with 7 beautiful children! Dave is a Journalist for our local newspaper. I am a "stay-at-home" mother and I LOVE IT!!!

Ashton

Taelyn and Mariya

Taelyn and Mariya,8, are our first set of twins. They are identical twins and have so many similarities in personality as well! Taelyn (right) is my cute little loving drama queen...not to mention, my "mini me"! She has MOM written all over her. Mariya (left) is my kissable little sweetie. She is such an awesome big sis, and those boys have her wrapped around their little fingers! (They were born completely healthy at 38 weeks, weighing almost 6 lbs a piece.)

Bryson

Bryson, 5 years old, is the spunky one of the bunch. He is my strong-willed, but oh so loving, comedian! 100% BOY from the word GO!

Nolan and Nevin

Nolan and Nevin, 3, are our second set of twins. They are fraternal twins and have quite a few differences in personalities. Nolan (right) is my old soul of the group. He is so quiet and gentle, but causes absolute chaos with his "stealth-like" ways! Nevin has rotten written ALL over his face. He is not nearly as onery as he comes off. He is a bit stubborn and we believe, he is actually suppose to be Bryson's twin. =) (They were born completely healthy at 36 weeks, Nolan weighing almost 6 lbs and Nevin weighing almost 7 lbs.)

Tucker

Our newest little guy was born on April 8th, 2010. He is such a sweet baby and fills our hearts with joy! He is very loved and spoiled by every member of the family!